Are Dental Expenses Deductible? With tax time almost upon us, our Manhattan pediatric dental patients’ parents sometimes ask us if their children’s dental care is deductible on state and/or federal taxes. As you know, medical expenses can be deducted if they meet IRS criteria. The same is true of dental expenses. Here are some dental […]
Did you know that tooth brushing cleans only about 30% of tooth surfaces? Children who don’t floss develop tartar and plaque between their teeth, which cause gum disease and cavities. That’s why flossing, even for children, is a necessity! If you want your child to develop healthy habits, learning to floss, and flossing daily, is […]
Parenting can be a joyous rite of passage but, when kids are teething, you’ll likely find that for baby—and you—joyful doesn’t describe the days and nights of baby’s state of discomfort. Here are some helpful tips to get you through the Trials of Teething! Tip #1: Know What’s Normal Most babies begin to teeth around […]
Tip #1: Take Your Child To The Dentist By The Age of 1 Year Many parents don’t take their child to the dentist until there is a full set of baby teeth but, according to the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Amerian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, every child should see […]
You’ve undoubtedly seen flosser picks in the supermarket and on the web: small little plastic sticks with a pointed end (except the ones for children) and a U-shaped top with a piece of floss stretched from side to side. They are used as an alternative for regular floss, i.e., the kind that comes in a […]
It’s that time of year! Whether you’re celebrating Easter or Passover—or both—the plethora of sweets available to your children can post challenges to their dental well being. Because we know that grandparents and other well-meaning relatives will ply them with candy, check out the options below to help you steer clear of the Worst Sweets […]
Did you know that there are steps you can take to lay the foundation for a lifetime of good dental health for your child long before any teeth appear? The suggestions below, if followed, will increase the likelihood that your child will develop excellent habits (and fewer cavities). 1. Avoid Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Never […]
As a New Yorker with concerns about the quality of city water, you likely purchase bottled water for your family, have a water filter installed under the sink, and/or use a Brita or Zero Water system. While studies show that NYC’s water is some of the best water in the world, I know that many […]
While visions of sugarplums are dancing in children’s heads, visions of cavities are dancing in the heads of their parents! Kids love sweets, and the holiday season is a cornucopia of seasonal candies, cookies and desserts, some of which come around only once a year. While I know you’ll do your best to limit sweets […]
Many of my NYC pediatric dental patients’ parents worry about their kids’ lunches! School lunches, while convenient, can be full of added sugars, fats and unnecessary calories and low on nutritional value, leading many of our parents to pack lunch. Here are some tooth-healthy tips for easy, nutritious lunches! Curb the Carbs Carbohydrates are a necessary part […]
